Topsy-Turvy (1999)
Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 drama movie directed by Mike Leigh, with a running time of 2h 40m. It stars Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner and Timothy Spall.
For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.
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What is Topsy-Turvy about?
For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.
When was Topsy-Turvy released?
Topsy-Turvy was released on 15 December 1999.
How long is Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy runs 2h 40m.
Who made Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy was directed by Mike Leigh.
Where can I watch Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Topsy-Turvy
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert
- Allan Corduner as Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Timothy Spall as Richard Temple (The Mikado)
- Lesley Manville as Lucy Gilbert
- Ron Cook as Richard D'Oyly Carte
- Wendy Nottingham as Helen Lenoir
- Kevin McKidd as Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
- Shirley Henderson as Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
- Dorothy Atkinson as Jessie Bond
- Martin Savage as George Grossmith
- Eleanor David as Fanny Ronalds
- Sam Kelly as Richard Barker